Toshiko Takaezu 1922–2011
Toshiko Takaezu, distinguished American ceramic artist and teacher, was born in Hawaii in 1922. She is celebrated as a driving force in the development of the modern ceramic art philosophy that seeks to elevate the product of a potter’s craft from utilitarian vessel to fine art.
The sixth of eleven children, Toshiko Takaezu (pronounced Toe-SHEE-ko Taka-YAY-zoo) was the daughter of Japanese immigrants who emigrated from Okinawa to Pekeekeo, Hawaii. Her art training began in the early 1940s with Saturday painting classes at the Honolulu Academy of Arts. During these early years, she worked with commercial ceramic firms producing press mold pieces. It was through this work that she met Claude Horan, founder of the ceramics program at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. At Horan’s encouragement, Takaezu enrolled at the University – the first step in her formal artistic training.
In 1951, Takaezu was accepted to the prestigious Cranbrook Academy of the Arts in Bloomfield Hills, MI. In her third year, she accepted the position of teaching assistant to Finnish ceramic artist Maija Grotell. An excellent teacher with a knack for experimenting with glazes, Grotell had a profound influence on Takaezu’s work and encouraged her to find her own voice as an artist. After graduating, she went abroad in 1955 to explore her Japanese heritage, including the study of the tea ceremony and Zen Buddhism. While there, she studied the techniques and aesthetics of renowned artists Toyo Kaneshige and Yagi Kazuo, among others.
Upcoming Lots Toshiko Takaezu
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Toshiko Takaezu
Ocean Edge Closed Form
estimate: $9,000–12,000
597
Toshiko Takaezu
Small Moon Closed Form (with rattle)
estimate: $8,000–10,000
598
Toshiko Takaezu
Garden Seat (with rattle)
estimate: $12,000–18,000
599
Toshiko Takaezu
Plate
estimate: $2,000–3,000
600
Toshiko Takaezu
Closed Form
estimate: $8,000–10,000
601
Toshiko Takaezu
Hanging Closed Form (with rattle)
estimate: $3,000–4,000
602
Toshiko Takaezu
Closed Forms (with rattles), set of three
estimate: $2,000–3,000
603
Toshiko Takaezu
Momo Form
estimate: $7,000–9,000
604
Toshiko Takaezu
Closed Form (with rattle)
estimate: $1,500–2,000
605
Toshiko Takaezu
Plate
estimate: $1,500–2,000
606
Toshiko Takaezu
Plate
estimate: $1,500–2,000
607
Toshiko Takaezu
Closed Form
estimate: $1,000–1,500
608
Toshiko Takaezu
Coasters, collection of four
estimate: $1,000–1,500
609
Toshiko Takaezu
Plate
estimate: $1,000–1,500
610
Toshiko Takaezu
Plates, pair
estimate: $1,000–1,500
611
Toshiko Takaezu
Closed Form (with rattle)
estimate: $1,000–1,500
612
Toshiko Takaezu
Early and Rare vase
estimate: $2,500–3,500
613
Toshiko Takaezu
Early vessel
estimate: $2,500–3,500
614
Toshiko Takaezu
Plate
estimate: $800–1,000
615
Toshiko Takaezu
Vessels, set of three
estimate: $1,000–1,500
616
Toshiko Takaezu
Closed Form (with rattle)
estimate: $1,500–2,000
617
Toshiko Takaezu
Plate
estimate: $800–1,200
618
Toshiko Takaezu
Early and Rare bowl
estimate: $800–1,200
Auction Results Toshiko Takaezu
Toshiko Takaezu
Large form
estimate: $3,500–4,500
result: $7,500
Toshiko Takaezu
Closed Form vessels, set of three (with rattles)
estimate: $3,000–5,000
result: $6,875
Toshiko Takaezu
Fine and large cobalt sphere
estimate: $3,500–4,500
result: $5,000
Toshiko Takaezu
Closed Form (with rattle)
estimate: $2,000–3,000
result: $4,688
Toshiko Takaezu
Closed Form
estimate: $900–1,400
result: $4,160
Toshiko Takaezu
Massive tall form
estimate: $4,500–6,500
result: $4,063
Toshiko Takaezu
Vase form
estimate: $900–1,400
result: $4,063
Toshiko Takaezu
Celadon form
estimate: $1,250–1,750
result: $3,750
Toshiko Takaezu
Closed Form (with rattle)
estimate: $800–1,200
result: $3,500
Toshiko Takaezu
Large untitled form
estimate: $2,000–3,000
result: $3,500
Toshiko Takaezu
Large untitled form
estimate: $2,000–3,000
result: $3,000
Toshiko Takaezu
Closed Form
estimate: $1,800–2,200
result: $2,750
Toshiko Takaezu
Multicolored form
estimate: $1,750–2,250
result: $2,625
Toshiko Takaezu
Small cobalt form
estimate: $800–1,200
result: $2,500
Toshiko Takaezu
Large Closed Form
estimate: $2,250–2,750
result: $2,375
Toshiko Takaezu
Untitled form
estimate: $1,000–1,500
result: $2,125
Toshiko Takaezu
Untitled form
estimate: $1,000–1,500
result: $2,000
Toshiko Takaezu
Large untitled form
estimate: $1,750–2,250
result: $2,000
Toshiko Takaezu
Closed Form
estimate: $1,500–2,000
result: $1,875
Toshiko Takaezu
Four bowls and one plate
estimate: $1,500–2,000
result: $1,750
Toshiko Takaezu
Moonpot
estimate: $1,000–1,500
result: $1,500
Toshiko Takaezu
Small Moonpot
estimate: $500–750
result: $1,375
Toshiko Takaezu
Rolling form
estimate: $1,000–1,500
result: $1,250
Toshiko Takaezu
Large bowl and three tea bowls
estimate: $800–1,200
result: $813